DirectorsTalk Interview on Volta Finance Limited | Liquid access to outperforming CLO market and manager

By Mark Thomas

In this interview, Hardman & Co analyst Mark Thomas sits down with Directorstalk Interviews to discuss his recent report on Volta Finance Limited. Mark highlights Volta’s distinctive value for investors, explaining how it provides liquid, multi-currency access to the illiquid yet appealing CLO (private credit) market, combining attractive risk-adjusted returns with the expertise of an outperforming manager. In a year when private credit has been one of the most sought-after asset classes, Volta stands out by offering retail investors access and liquidity through its AEX and LSE listings in both euros and sterling.

Key Moments

• [00:26] Volta Finance report intro: “Liquid Access to Outperforming Private Credit”
• [01:25] Why Volta’s structure matters: multi-currency, liquid, retail-accessible CLO exposure
• [02:50] Volta’s edge in a crowded private credit market
• [03:42] Portfolio diversification: low correlation with bonds or equities
• [04:18] Dividend yield strategy: near 9%, policy clarity, and NAV linkage
• [04:54] Risk discussion: CLO resilience, no cash diversion triggers, stress test results

Volta Finance Limited is a closed-ended investment company listed in London and Amsterdam, targeting long-term capital preservation and a stable income stream via structured credit — primarily through CLOs (collateralised loan obligations).

Find out more about Volta Finance here

Read our latest report on Volta Finance here